The indie journey behind Only His Voice
Finding an editor, illustrator and audiobook narrator while learning to manage every stage of publication.
Read the article →A durable publishing guide
Make the book. Plan the voice.
Practical guidance for turning a finished manuscript into a sound ebook and a professionally produced audiobook. Independent, calm and honest about the choices involved.
Estimate audiobook lengthAssess your manuscriptThe publishing journey
One manuscript, three deliberate stages
01
Prepare
Use consistent styles, settle the text and record the details another professional needs.
02
Format
Build a reflowable, accessible ebook and test it rather than trusting one preview.
03
Perform
Cast the right voice, agree the process and allow time for proofing, pickups and mastering.
Start with a useful estimate
Plan audio before anyone presses record
A word count gives a defensible first estimate of finished hours. That affects casting, budget, schedule and distribution decisions. Dialogue, pauses, technical language and performance style all change the result, so our calculator shows ranges rather than false precision.
Use the local, privacy-friendly calculatorGuides for the decisions that matter
Format an ebookClean styles, EPUB choices, metadata, images and testing.Move from ebook to audioRights, casting, recording, proofing and distribution.Choose a narratorEvaluate acting, fit, accent, audio and working process.Use the production checklistA printable handover and quality-control list.Visit official resourcesNon-affiliate links to publishing platforms and standards.
When a book calls for an experienced Scottish voice, you can hear the work of author and professional narrator Jimmy MacGregor. It is one useful reference point, not a substitute for auditioning the performer who suits your book.
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